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K13 LEK

2000 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,933 mi
Last recorded176,933 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK13 LEK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 176,933 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 156,784 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 156,784 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 143,314 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 143,314 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 139,508 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

centre exhaust clamp broken (scissor clamp)

front discs pitted

Fail 13 Jan 2011 139,508 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

centre exhaust clamp broken (scissor clamp)

front discs pitted

Pass 5 Jan 2010 132,485 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

signs of a fuel leak at engine/pump NO LEAK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 5 Jan 2010 132,481 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

signs of a fuel leak at engine/pump NO LEAK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 7 Jan 2009 116,093 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre brake light not working

smell of diesel leak around engine no leak at time of test

Fail 5 Jan 2009 116,093 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre brake light not working

smell of diesel leak around engine no leak at time of test

Fail 28 Dec 2007 98,496 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 98,496 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 77,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2005 46,780 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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K13 LEK is a 2000 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 124,529 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K13 LEK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K13 LEK is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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